October Festivals in New Orleans

Fall is one of the best times to live in New Orleans. The weather is getting cooler and more bareable after the long hot days of August and September. And the fall festival season starts ramping up with lots of family fun every weekend. Here’s a list of festivals in and around the New Orleans area for you to experience this year!

New Orleans

Oktoberfest – Every weekend in October at Deutsches Haus in mid-city. Enjoy live music, German Folk Dancing and German Cuisne.

Cochon De Lait and Festival – St. Edward Church and School, Metaire, 10/17 – 6p-12a; 10/18 – 10a-11p; 10/19 – 11a-9p; Live music from local bands, games, ride and food at the regions oldest and largest cochon de lait.

Northshore

Mandeville Octoberfest – 10/1-10/4; Four day celebration of wine, food and arts. Also the birthday of the city’s founder Bernard Xavier Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville; collection of food and wine dinners, art stroll, concert, and a tasting at the Trailhead.

Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival – Mulberry and Water Streets along the Tchefuncte River, 19/11 and 10/12 – 10a-6p; See over 100 classic boats, enjoy food, live music, Children’s Village, crafts, classic cars, and the Quick ‘n Dirty Boat Building Contest. Tickets $9.50 for one day | $18 for a 2-day pass | $35 for a 2-day couples pass | $72 for a 2 day family pack